National Trust of Western Australia facts for kids
The National Trust of Western Australia is a special group that helps look after important places and things in Western Australia. Think of it like a guardian for history and nature!
Its official name is the National Trust of Australia (W.A.). This group works for the government and people of Western Australia. They help save old buildings, special objects, and beautiful natural areas. They also teach people about why these places are important.
The Trust started in 1959. It was inspired by a similar group in England. In 1964, a law called the National Trust of Australia (W.A.) Act made it an official government body. It's part of a bigger National Trust family across Australia. Before other laws were made, this Trust was already finding and protecting important places.
Places They Protect
The National Trust looks after many amazing historical places. They own or care for these important sites:
- Anzac Cottage
- Avondale Farm
- Avondale Farm Cottages
- Bridgedale
- Central Greenough
- Ellensbrook
- East Perth Cemeteries
- Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail
- Mangowine Homestead
- No 1 Pump Station - Mundaring Weir
- Old Blythewood
- Peninsula Farm - Maylands
- Samson House - Fremantle
- Strawberry Hill - Albany
- Warden Finnerty’s Residence - Coolgardie
- Wonnerup
- Woodbridge House - Woodbridge
- York Courthouse Complex - York
Registering Important Places
The Trust played a big part in finding and listing historic places across Western Australia. They did this in the 1970s. This was even before local councils or state groups started their own lists.
For example, the Toodyay Court House was first listed by the Trust on June 7, 1977. Later, it was added to the Shire of Toodyay's local heritage list in 1998. Finally, it became part of the official state heritage register in 2003. This shows how the Trust helped set the stage for protecting Western Australia's history.
